2012 Aaron's 499
NASCAR Cup Series Race 10 of 36
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$5,350,420Race Date:Apr 30, 2026Talladega Superspeedway
Margin of Victory:.304 SecondsRace Duration:3Hr 13Min 17Sec.Lincoln, Alabama
Lead Changes:34 Among / 17 DriversAverage Speed:160.192 MPH2.66 Mile Paved Tri-Oval
No. of Cars:43No. of Cautions:5 For 24 Laps

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Brad Keselowski B. KeselowskiDriver: Jeff Gordon J. GordonDodge:9
Car No.:#2 DodgeCar No.:#24 ChevroletToyota:0
Team:Team PenskeTeam:Hendrick MotorsportsFord:0
Crew Chief:Paul WolfeCrew Chief:Alan GustafsonChevrolet:0
Laps Led:10 of 194Pole Speed:191.620 MPH
Official 2012 Aaron's 499 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorStatusMfgPointsLapsLed
1132 Brad KeselowskiBrad KeselowskiMiller LiteRunning4719410
22118 Kyle BuschKyle BuschM&M'sRunning431941
31017 Matt KensethMatt KensethBest BuyRunning4319473
455 Kasey KahneKasey KahneFarmers InsuranceRunning4119411
5616 Greg BiffleGreg Biffle3M / O'Reilly Auto PartsRunning4019415
62415 Clint BowyerClint BowyerAaron's / Alabama National ChampionshipRunning381940
73234 David RaganDavid RaganFront Row MotorsportsRunning371940
81121 Trevor Bayne (I)Trevor BayneMotorcraft / Quick Lane Tire & Auto CenterRunning01940
91888 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Dale Earnhardt, Jr.National Guard / Diet Mountain DewRunning3619410
102931 Jeff BurtonJeff BurtonCaterpillarRunning351943
11231 Jamie McMurrayJamie McMurrayBass Pro Shops / Tracker BoatsRunning331940
12443 Aric AlmirolaAric AlmirolaVeriFone SailRunning321940
132638 David GillilandDavid GillilandTaco BellRunning311940
1439 Marcos AmbroseMarcos AmbroseStanley / DeWalt ToolsRunning301940
15222 AJ AllmendingerAJ AllmendingerShell / Pennzoil / AAARunning291940
164193 Travis KvapilTravis KvapilBurger King / Dr. PepperRunning291941
171727 Paul MenardPaul MenardMenards / Turtle WaxRunning2819410
182513 Casey MearsCasey MearsGEICORunning271942
19955 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripAaron's Color Your WayRunning2619421
203351 Kurt BuschKurt BuschPhoenix Construction ServicesRunning251934
214247 Bobby LabonteBobby LabonteBush's BeansRunning231920
223410 David ReutimannDavid ReutimannTommy Baldwin RacingRunning221920
232211 Denny HamlinDenny HamlinFedEx ExpressRunning221928
24814 Tony StewartTony StewartOffice Depot / Mobil 1Running2119016
252029 Kevin HarvickKevin HarvickRheemAccident201841
263020 Joey LoganoJoey LoganoDollar GeneralAccident181840
273923 Robert Richardson, Jr. (I)Robert Richardson, Jr.North Texas PipeAccident01820
281556 Martin Truex, Jr.Martin Truex, Jr.NAPA Auto PartsAccident161660
292832 Terry LabonteTerry LabonteC & J Energy ServicesAccident151430
303836 Dave BlaneyDave BlaneyGolden CorralAccident141420
31799 Carl EdwardsCarl EdwardsFastenalAccident131420
321242 Juan Pablo MontoyaJuan Pablo MontoyaTarget / KraftAccident131423
33124 Jeff GordonJeff GordonDuPontAccident111420
344083 Landon CassillLandon CassillBurger King / Dr. PepperAccident101410
351948 Jimmie JohnsonJimmie JohnsonLowe'sEngine10615
361439 Ryan NewmanRyan NewmanBass Pro Shops / Tracker BoatsEngine8420
373697 Bill ElliottBill ElliottNEMCO MotorsportsElectrical7370
384333 Tony RainesTony RainesLittle Joe's AutosEngine6320
392730 David StremmeDavid StremmeStock Car Steel and AluminumTransmission5300
403178 Regan SmithRegan SmithFurniture Row / Denver MattressEngine4150
413787 Joe NemechekJoe NemechekAM/FM Energy / Pellet & Wood StovesVibration070
421626 Josh Wise (R)Josh WiseMorristown Driver's ServiceRear Gear250
433598 Michael McDowellMichael McDowellCurb RecordsVibration120

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